For those of you who love doing their own home improvement projects, this one is for you! With a little helpfull information and determination you’re on your way to do it yourself tile installation. 

A couple of tiling tips from the pros:

-Always read the installation specifications and follow the manufactures instruction manual exactly. Do not assume all tile installations are all the same-they are not. Follow instructions and you will be successful!

-Glass tile installation is different than it is for other tiles. At the risk of sounding redundant, I repeat: follow instructions exactly.

-when setting glass tiles that are mounted on paper, always keep the paper side up.

-remove the paper backing the same day the tile is installed so that you can make any necessary adjustments to the tiles.

-have patience when grouting glass tiles. Because glass does not absorb moisture, it takes more time for the grout to set.

As you can see, working with tile- especially glass tile-takes patience. However the feeling of satisfaction you get from doing and completing the job yourself cannot be beat! It is fun, rewarding and an experience all on its own.  For more tips and ideas, read the blurbs below and follow the links to each website.

One more thing: don’t let the thought of working with glass tile scare you away.  I have seen such spectacular glass tile backsplash and beautiful glass kitchen tiles – a tile backsplash is stunning and well worth the effort! 

Have fun with your new project and let us know how it turned out!